Bridge City News

Andrew Thompson,17, was on his way home after a long day at school and working a part-time job and was only 1/2 block from home when he was struck by an alleged drunk driver.

Cases involving drugs top the list of indictments returned this week by the Orange County grand jury.

The Orange County Grand Jury met on Wednesday, November 18, 2009 and returned the following true bills of indictment.

Businesses affected by Hurricane Ike may have another funding option at their fingertips.

Small businesses damaged by Hurricane Ike can get some much needed financial assistance thanks to the South East Texas Regional Planning Commission and SBAlliance Capital.

A 12-year-old girl had finally had enough when she made an "outcry" to school officials following years of allegedly being molested by a Bridge City man.

On November 2, 2009, the Orange County Sheriff's Office Criminal Investigations were advised of a possible aggravated sexual assault of a child.

Students at Bridge City Intermediate celebrated Red Ribbon Week by Shading Out Drugs.

City officials welcomed the newest additions to the police force Tuesday following a swearing in ceremony.

Investigators from the Orange County Sheriff's Office are investigating the death of a 42- year old Bridge City woman.

The death of a 42-year-old Bridge City woman found in an Orangefield-area ditch Sunday morning has no signs of foul play, investigators say.

The College of Education and Human Development of Lamar University honored Mr. Joe Chenella with the announcement that he has been named to the Lamar University Education Hall of Fame.

Orange County Sheriff Department press release - On Sunday November 11, 2009 at approximately 7:10AM the Orange County Sheriff's Office received a call of a deceased female in the ditch in the 8800 block of Cajun Way in Orangefield.

Students from Sims Elementary in Bridge City recently hand-made approximately 350 Christmas cards which will be donated to "Operations Camo Christmas" and sent to troops overseas.

Turnout remains extremely low for the early voting period which ends this Friday.

Vidor firefighters have been on the scene of a house fire for more than two hours.

It's been almost a year since the Bridge City community lost a high school senior in a car accident.

Orangefield Elementary students are really getting the message about fire safety.

A man known for his efforts to fight for Orange County and its citizens in the face of devastating events was recognized by family, friends and community members at the sixth ever Orange County Celebrity Roast.

In Week 7, KFDM packs up and heads to Winnie for the big 23-2A matchup between Anahuac and the host, East Chambers Bucs.